September News + Updates

Construction Update on East-West Pedestrian Improvements


Waterfront Seattle will be starting on S King St between Alaskan Way S and 1st Ave S, as early as Monday, September 9. This zone is anticipated to take about two months to complete, and S King St will remain open to vehicle traffic for the majority of the work.


Over on 2nd Ave S, there will be striping work which will change 2nd Ave S to a two-way street between S Main and S Washington streets. This compliments other changes in the area with S Main St becoming one-way eastbound and S Washington St becoming one-way westbound. This work will happen overnight, and no parking will be permitted between 6 PM Monday, September 16 and 6 AM Friday, September 20 on certain streets. Streets will remain open to through traffic during the day. For more details, check out the one-pager.


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New PioneerSquare.org is Live!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the newly redesigned PioneerSquare.org. The website, featuring the new rebrand, now offers enhanced accessibility features, an improved event calendar, and an easy-to-navigate business directory. Want to include your upper-floor or retail business in the business directory? Please click here to submit your business if it isn't already listed (check first through the search function). Do you have any upcoming event happening in the neighborhood? Please submit it to our event calendar to be featured.

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Facade Improvement Fund Now Available for Businesses



The Alliance for Pioneer Square invites business owners & property managers to apply for the Facade Improvement Fund, supported by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development. The fund provides financial support for improving building facades & storefronts, worth up to $5,000 per business and applies to improvements made on or after January 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended. Download the application and submit to admin@pioneersquare.org.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Virtual Info Meeting on September 17th

Join the Alliance for Pioneer Square and the local organizing committee for a kickoff conversation as we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to our neighborhood. Our next virtual meeting is on Tuesday, September 17th at 1p, focusing on sharing information on what is known to date, and to gather feedback on the structure of the future planning work here in Pioneer Square. Also, please click here to complete the World Cup neighborhood business support survey by Sept. 10th. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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Seattle Art + Culture Week from September 8th - 14th



Explore Seattle’s vibrant art scene during this week-long celebration of activated art spaces throughout the city, with a number of art galleries and venues in Pioneer Square, including but not limited to Foster White Gallery, fruitsuper, Gallery 110, Greg Kucera Gallery, J. Rinehart Gallery, Method Gallery, SlipStitch, Shift Gallery, Pottery Northwest, SOIL, Gallery 4Culture, Gray Sky Gallery, ArtX Contemporary, and much more. Explore Art + Culture Week events happening starting September 8th through September 14th.

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First Thursday Art Walk: September 5th, 2024

Join us this month for First Thursday Art Walk. Explore the vibrant art galleries, venues, markets, and businesses. The art walk is FREE & self-guided and parking is free from 5p - 10p at participating garages. Visit www.FirstThursdaySeattle.com or click the link below to see a roundup of upcoming events and opening exhibitions for the next Art Walk on September 5th, 2024.

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Want to receive a once-a-month Art Walk event email? We'll send you a list of upcoming events to help keep you in the loop, delivered one week before First Thursday Art Walk. Click the link below to subscribe.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine

This month, we're spotlighting Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine. Having recently opened last month, Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine is a delightful restaurant that pays homage to secret recipes and cooking techniques from across Undivided India. Their menu promises an enchanting journey through authentic Indian flavors. Whether you dine in or take out, their caring staff ensures a top-notch experience.


Stop by or order out for lunch or dinner and be sure to give them a follow on social media!


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Upcoming Events at a Glance


Seattle Arts + Culture Week from September 8th - 14th throughout various locations in Seattle, including multiple Pioneer Square galleries & venues


Improvisations in Harmony: Art in Dialogue with Jazz at SlipStitch on September 11th


Hot Jazz at the Gallery Presents Kim Maguire at Frederick Holmes And Company on September 21st


Flora & Fauna Grand Opening & Adopt a Plant on September 28th

Recent Press Highlights



Pioneer Square is banking on its enduring art scene (KNKX)


Why Seattle is exploding with new murals this summer (Seattle Times)


A Neighborhood Bar for Every Neighborhood (Seattle Met)


Vintage Pioneer Square building fills up. Here's how Hudson Pacific did it (PSBJ)


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Want to stay up-to-date on neighborhood happenings coming soon? Click here to sign up and receive a monthly events roundup newsletter. For a list of additional stadium events and concerts, follow these links to the Lumen Field and Event CenterWAMU Theater, and T-Mobile Park event calendar.

Neighborhood Construction Updates

Construction Round Up


East-West Pedestrian Improvements Project


Railspur


2nd Avenue Extension South Streetlight Upgrades


3rd Ave S and S Main St Bus Stop Improvements


3rd and Yesler Safety Improvements

On-Going Projects



Westland Hotel Construction


Metropole Building Construction


2nd Ave S Extension & S Jackson St Bridge Planning Study



Visit The Alliance for Pioneer Square’s website for an interactive project map and up to date information on of current and future public realm projects.

Graffiti Abatement Resource


As part of the City’s graffiti prevention program, the One Seattle Graffiti Inter-departmental Team coordinates City resources to support and assist property owners by abating graffiti from private property. Download and complete the form at the link below to grant permission and release to the One Seattle Graffiti Program. Submit the completed form via email to piotr.migula@seattle.gov or by mail at: PO Box 94749 Seattle, WA 98124-4749.

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Social Media Takeover Program

Each Friday, we give neighborhood businesses & organizations the opportunity to take over our social media channels.


Share a series of photo and video content to the Pioneer Square’s social media channels via stories for the entire day. Fill out the Google Form to get started or email us at info@pioneersquare.org if you have questions.

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Resources for Small Businesses


The Alliance for Pioneer Square has compiled a series of resources and information intended to assist neighborhood small business owners, managers and employees.


Pioneer Square Business Marketing Toolkit


Worker and Business Resources


Public Safety Resources


Other Resource Lists

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